Archive · 3 Oct 2026
Vice President Pays Tribute to Gandhi, Shastri and Kamaraj
Vice President C P Radhakrishnan remembered three important Indian leaders on October 2.
Mahatma Gandhi and Lal Bahadur Shastri were honored on their birth anniversaries.
K Kamaraj was remembered on the anniversary of his death.
Radhakrishnan said Gandhi taught people to value truth, peace, justice and respect for everyone.
He said Shastri showed courage, simplicity and dedication to the country.
Shastri’s slogan praised soldiers and farmers.
Radhakrishnan said Kamaraj helped ordinary people and developed Tamil Nadu.
He mentioned Kamaraj’s work in education, roads, irrigation and industry.
Vice President C P Radhakrishnan paid floral tributes to Mahatma Gandhi and Lal Bahadur Shastri on their birth anniversaries.
At Rajghat, Radhakrishnan said Gandhi’s values of truth, non-violence, justice and human dignity continue to inspire humanity.
At Vijay Ghat, he described Shastri as a humble and resolute leader and recalled his slogan, “Jai Jawan, Jai Kisan.”
Radhakrishnan paid homage to former Tamil Nadu Chief Minister K Kamaraj on his death anniversary at Uprashtrapati Bhavan.
He credited Kamaraj with expanding roads and education, introducing the midday meal programme, and supporting irrigation and industrial development.
- Who
- Vice President C P Radhakrishnan paid tribute to Mahatma Gandhi, Lal Bahadur Shastri and K Kamaraj.
- What
- He offered floral tributes and recalled the leaders’ values, public service and contributions.
- When
- Friday, October 2; Gandhi and Shastri were commemorated on their birth anniversaries, while Kamaraj was remembered on his death anniversary.
- Where
- Tributes were offered at Rajghat, Vijay Ghat and Uprashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi.
- Why
- Radhakrishnan sought to honor their service and encourage commitment to values including truth, non-violence, justice and public welfare.
- Vice President
- C P Radhakrishnan
- Date
- October 2
- Gandhi tribute
- Rajghat
- Shastri tribute
- Vijay Ghat
- Kamaraj tribute
- Uprashtrapati Bhavan
- Shastri slogan
- “Jai Jawan, Jai Kisan”
- Kamaraj contributions
- Roads, educational institutions, the midday meal programme, dams and industrial estates
